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Lorenzo Reyes is back after going 3-0 last week, and explains why large spreads shouldn’t worry bettors in Week 8 of the NFL season.
The Los Angeles Rams began the 2025 NFL season with a big question at quarterback: would Matthew Stafford be healthy?
You may have forgotten that storyline given how well the offense has played over the first seven weeks of the season.
Los Angeles boasts the fourth-best passing attack in the NFL behind their 37-year-old passer and his league-leading 17 touchdowns as well as one of the top wide receiver duos. Puka Nacua‘s taken a step in Year 3 under coach Sean McVay and trade acquisition Davante Adams has come up huge for the Rams’ offense. His three touchdowns in Week 7 powered a dominant 35-7 win over Jacksonville in London.
Though it may not get the same attention as the high-powered offense, the Rams’ defense has quietly been one of the top units in the league. Los Angeles ranks second in points allowed per game at just 16.7 behind one of the best red zone defenses. Opposing teams have scored touchdowns just 40% of the time they enter the red zone, the second-lowest average in the NFL.
Los Angeles’ two losses – Week 3 against Philadelphia and Week 5 against San Francisco – have come by a combined 10 points. The Rams are undoubtedly one of many contenders in the NFC.
Here’s what’s next for the Rams in Week 8.
Are the Rams playing this week?
Following their trip overseas, Los Angeles has the week off. A trip all the way back from London following that victory over Jacksonville earned the Rams a break.
They’ll be back in action in Week 9 with a home game against the New Orleans Saints. After that, Los Angeles plays three teams currently at 5-2 in as many weeks:
NFC West standingsSan Francisco 49ers: 5-2Seattle Seahawks: 5-2Los Angeles Rams: 5-2Arizona Cardinals: 2-5NFL Week 8 schedule
All times Eastern.
Thursday, Oct. 23
Sunday, Oct. 26
Miami Dolphins at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m.Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m.Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m.New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m.San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans, 1 p.m.Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots, 1 p.m.New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints, 4:05 p.m.Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m.Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts, 4:25 p.m.Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:20 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27